Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at 23 de Agosto where Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy play host to Douglas Haig. A crowd of 19,649 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy and Douglas Haig are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Guly.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy and Douglas Haig are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Guly.
0.00
0-0Douglas Haig kick off and get the match underway!
2.30
0-0Marcelo Batistuta flicks a high ball forward to Santiago Kempes who takes it down. Santiago Kempes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luciano Kapo.
3.46
With a delightful solo run, Marcelo Batistuta stretches the opposition's defence. Marcelo Batistuta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nestor Kempes.
4.45
0-0Carlos Dario Valdano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Dario Valdano shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.01
Murilo Amaral passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina plays a quick one-two with Santiago Kempes and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Molina looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.40
Emanuel Montenegro makes a simple pass to Henrique Casillas. Henrique Casillas hits a low pass to Andres Batistuta. Andres Batistuta knocks in a cross ball towards António Mozart. António Mozart beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.07
Seeing a gap ahead, António Mozart plays the ball forward to Henrique Casillas. Henrique Casillas finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.45
António Mozart kicks a strong pass forward to Josimar Bermudez. Josimar Bermudez shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.53
Andres Batistuta sees space and advances. Andres Batistuta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.45
0-0Santiago Kempes barges into Tiago Acosta. Santiago Kempes is shown the yellow card! Tiago Acosta runs off the knock.
42.02
António Mozart threads the ball through to Tiago Acosta. Tiago Acosta shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
44.45
Kevin Varela threads a neat ball through to Andres Batistuta. Andres Batistuta rushes past Claudio Vargas! Some superb footwork from Andres Batistuta provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy appear unchanged since the first half. Douglas Haig also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy kick off!
53.54
Luciano Montes plays the ball forward to António Mozart. António Mozart flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Varela. Kevin Varela shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.11
0-0With imagination, Luciano Montes laces a weighted ball forward to Tiago Acosta. Tiago Acosta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Batistuta. Andres Batistuta tries a spectacular long range effort. José Martin gets down and covers it.
57.04
Axel Veron clumsily knocks into António Mozart. The referee calls over Axel Veron and shows him a yellow card! António Mozart runs off the knock.
66.43
0-0Axel Veron flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Dario Valdano who takes it down. Carlos Dario Valdano whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Nestor Kempes is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
69.13
Murilo Amaral hits a low pass to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina advances with the ball. Gabriel Molina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emanuel Montenegro.
72.28
0-1Marcelo Batistuta runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcelo Batistuta plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Molina and advances towards the goal... Marcelo Batistuta shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.36
Josimar Bermudez makes a probing pass to Henrique Casillas. Henrique Casillas shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
78.21
Josimar Bermudez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Henrique Casillas. Henrique Casillas runs straight at the defence! Henrique Casillas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.36
Luciano Kapo flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Acosta who brings the ball under control. Tiago Acosta runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tiago Acosta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Tiago Acosta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Batistuta. Andres Batistuta tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcelo Batistuta of Douglas Haig |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Emilio Ruiz (GK)
6
2. Luciano Kapo (DEF)
7
3. Emanuel Montenegro (DEF)
6
4. Nestor Kempes (DEF)
6
5. Luciano Montes (DEF)
6
6. Josimar Bermudez (MID)
6
7. António Mozart (MID)
7
8. Kevin Varela (MID)
6
9. Tiago Acosta (MID)
7
10. Andres Batistuta (ATT)
9
11. Henrique Casillas (ATT)
6
12. Thiago Eriberto (GK)
0
13. Luciano Pérez (GK)
0
14. Francisco Cordero (ATT)
0
1. José Martin (GK)
6
2. Frank Castellanos (DEF)
6
3. Murilo Amaral (DEF)
6
4. Claudio Vargas (DEF)
6
5. Emanuel Suárez (DEF)
6
6. Bruno Ledesma (MID)
6
7. Carlos Dario Valdano (MID)
6
8. Marcelo Batistuta (MID)
9
9. Axel Veron (MID)
5
10. Santiago Kempes (ATT)
5
11. Gabriel Molina (ATT)
8
12. Alan Miranda (DEF)
0
13. Guilherme Hernandez (DEF)
0
14. Nuno Leon (GK)
0